Adaptation and Resistance of the Folk Religion of the Osing Tribe in Kemiren Banyuwangi

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10.2991/978-2-38476-352-8_5How to use a DOI?

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adaptation; resistance; Osing; folk religion

Abstract

This paper examines the community’s response to adaptation and resistance to the ongoing marginalization process. Islamic and Arab culture have been present in Banyuwangi since the 18th century, contributing to the Osing Tribe’s religious landscape. In addition, there is a transformation of Islamic political identity that indicates a dynamic interaction between culture, identity, and religion. This study used ethnohistory with a qualitative approach. Data was collected by observation, interviews, and documentation. This research found that the community has adapted to the government’s policy to embrace Islam. However, customs are still preserved. Social, cultural and political dynamics show the adaptation and resistance of the Osing Tribe. In the face of modernization and the dominance of official religions, the Osing Tribe shows adaptability. They still maintain religious rituals and practices, such as slametan, ruwatan, kebo-keboan, tumpeng sewu, mepe kasur, othek, sending lontar yusuf, and pilgrimage to buyut cili grave. On the other hand, the Osing tribe also shows resistance to the influence of dominant religions and modernization that are considered to threaten their identity and traditional values. Their efforts include trusting shamans, strengthening traditional institutions, and establishing Kemiren Traditional Village. This research provides a perspective on the adaptation and resistance of the Osing Tribe in maintaining spiritual traditions in the midst of on-going socio-cultural transformation.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Hariyono Hariyono
AU  - Riwanto Tirtosudarmo
AU  - Daya Negri Wijaya
AU  - Andhika Yudha Pratama
AU  - Alvin Maulidah
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/01/21
TI  - Adaptation and Resistance of the Folk Religion of the Osing Tribe in Kemiren Banyuwangi
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science (ICHSS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 43
EP  - 54
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-352-8_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-352-8_5
ID  - Hariyono2025
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